So fresh and delicious I went right back in line for another portion! Takeaway prices are a couple…read morepounds cheaper than dine-in, so I opted for that. The lines kept the fish served freshly fried. The mushy peas were a nice bite as well but nothing to write home about. I ordered the fried haddock with chips. Freshly fried with a light batter, the haddock was hot and crisp. The chips were also quite decent. There was self dispensed seasoned salt and malt vinegar available as well. There is no seating in the immediate vicinity of the restaurant, but there were outdoor benches by the Minster a short walk away. A great way to cap off three days in York!

Honestly I wasn't expecting this place to be such a knockout!!! The fish and chips were hot and…read morefresh and the gals at the counter were lovely and recommended I double down on my vinegar and salt which was the right call.

Always great and always fresh fish and chips! They were the…read morewinner of the 2011 National Fish and Chip Award. It's a bit out of the way though and could be hard to find.

Hands down, the best fish & chips shop in England. Always…read morefreshly prepared, generous portions and fast, friendly service.

A really cute fish shop. We ordered some fish and chips to go. Every piece was freshly made as I…read moresaw the staff member dip each cod piece into the batter. We also sampled some curry sauce. If you are in the area, I would check them out. Decent hearty fish and chips in a pleasant village in the Yorkshire Dales.

Wonderful service and everything cooked up fresh and right in front of you. VERY generous…read moreportions, a medium feeds all but the hungriest diner. Comes out sizzling hot and fresh, fish cooked perfectly! Chips are crisp but not overdone. Take out only, but plenty of places to sit in the town square and enjoy the food and people watch. Finally, the two young men manning the counter were very kind helping us with our order. It was a great first meal on our trip to the UK!

Another treasure for Bishopthorpe Rd., which is starting to get quite the collection!…read more What helps set this place apart from your average fish and chips place is the dining area in the back... while not large, it's charming and cheap as, well... chips, so it's a great place to pop in if you're looking for a quick meal in the area without breaking the bank. They even do a perfectly portioned, i.e. not tiny, 300 calorie option that is more than enough for me... especially if I've squeezed in a starter! Aside from the usual suspects they have some wonderful calamari, not to be missed if they have them when you're in, and a dessert counter with some goodies. In the end this is a fish and chips place though, so be in the mood for that if your'e popping in. On that front, I won't say they're the best I've ever had sadly, so I wouldn't drive through the city to get them, but they are very good and I've happily been here quite a few times. Ther service in the back is always friendly, but you may have to be a bit patient... given the relatively small size of the place there's not alway a server in there with you, but it's never really caused a problem... just something to be aware of. They also serve beer and cider in the back when you dine in, and I imagine a wine of some variety as well. The front is a standard fish and chip shop, but still a cut above in the theme and cleanliness so it's also worth stopping by for that if you're in the mood and it's en-route to you destination.

Being a foodie from New York City, I was sure to try certain things while visiting a friend in…read more(old) York. Fish and chips was, of course, one of them. My friend said we should get fish and chips from The Fisherman's Wife for good, down-home, classic deliciousness. I'm so glad she did! Of course, we ate it New York City style and ordered them to our door. Which apparently folks out there don't do and my friend was embarrassed to know me but whatevs--people order delivery for everything in NYC from prescriptions to milk to laundry. And it was raining, so being in pajamas made the experience all the more fantastic. We got both the cod and the halibut. I preferred the halibut and my friend preferred the cod, so it worked out perfectly. The fries were interesting--a bit soggy for my taste but I suppose that's par for the course for this dish. If you're looking for a place to grab fish and chips (or if you're fat and lazy like I am and want them delivered to your door to the dismay of your local friend who ended up loving it because let's get real--who doesn't like delivery?), I highly recommend this place.

Best fish and chips I had in the UK. Service was fast and they have an option for a quick takeout…read moreservice too. The fish and breading was extremely light and was balanced perfectly. 100% recommend!

Having lived in the USA now for over 5 years, and originally a York native, coming home always…read moreinvolves a trip out for Fish & Chips. Nothing beats Yorkshire Fish & Chips, and Thompson's is one of the best around. The seniors special is the favorite of my parents - and a great deal! Always enjoyable, just what I'd expect from one of the best chippy restaurants around!

I've had fish and chips here a few times now and every time the fish has been cooked fresh, and the…read morewhole meal has been substantial and delicious. As good as I have had anywhere.

This friendly little shop is my local fish & chippy. The…read moreprices are reasonable and the staff are so friendly and helpful. This place is quite popular and often has quite a big queue, never a problem though as the staff are efficient and service is spot on. Pretty consistent and always fresh food, with all the expected bits and bobs on offer. Only once or twice have I ever been let down by this place, think they had turned the cookers off a few months ago and was less than impressed with a lukewarm fish that I needed to reheat( I keep going back and that speaks for itself.

Yummy fish & chips - never lets you down. Staff friendly, fun & helpful…read more Just missing a star cos its not open enough- i sometimes fancy fish & chips after a late shift and only place open around is the empire, so i find myself driving into rothwell!

Absolutely the best fish and chips EVER !!! ..... Fab staff , great value for money and omg !!! The…read moregreatest batter on earth :) ...... I would say best in the world if I honest :) .....

Turnbulls is to Northallerton, as the Magpie is to Whitby! Top class, good old fashioned fish and…read morechips. Turnbulls is well known for it large fish that hang off the plate and their competitive prices make them hard to resist. Friendly staff and food always on the go so no waiting around - its definitely the place to get your fish and chips to enjoy down on the park or to take home for a proper fish supper!

Turnbulls Fish and Chip shop is the best fish and chip shop in town. It is very cheap and very…read moretasty. The only downside is that it isn't open very often I think it's Wednesday, Friday and Saturday lunchtimes, Friday and Saturday night. The fish is very succulent and the chips are not too greasy. When they portion out the chips it sometimes looks like you don't get a lot but when you have eaten it all you are full. And if you aren't then you could have got two as they are so cheap! I give them five out of five.

This is your down and dirty fish and chips shop that you crave when you're in the mood. Great fish…read moreand chips, not too greasy. Mushy peas were spot as as was the pickled egg. They could potentially get rid of the sauce packets and get some real bottles of malt vinegar and ketchup but it's a small, minor suggestion. Very yummy!

when I was at boarding school, my mates and I used to go to Petersgate all the times for their…read morechips! :D Devastated that the place got burnt down last year - I dont know if they are open now :-(